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2012 Map of Jenkins

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Jenkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Flat Creek and Jenkins Creek converge near the community of Jenkins, defining a landscape of narrow valleys and winding hollows in this corner of Barry County. The settlement pattern is characterized by small, dispersed communities like Leann, Scholten, and Wheelerville, linked by a network of forest roads and local lanes. Several family and community burial grounds, including Mars Hill Cemetery, Potter Cemetery, and Clio Cemetery, are scattered throughout the hills, providing valuable locations for genealogical research.

A legacy of early education and rural infrastructure is evident through the presence of Clay Hill School and the Jenkins Lookout Tower. The terrain is marked by numerous named springs such as Bean Factory Spring, Upshaw Spring, and Roaring Spring, which likely served as vital water sources for early residents. Deep hollows like Lead Mine Hollow and Echo Valley highlight the varied topography of the area, while names like Blacksmith Branch and Jacks Branch suggest the locations of early local industry and homesteads.